Why do we like landscapes? Also, do animals like landscapes as we do?

Why do we like landscapes? Also, do animals like landscapes as we do?

I never understood why people like landscapes. I don't particularly enjoy them, I wouldn't go on a trek to see them, I don't take photos of them when I see them, nor do I think they're particularly beautiful or worth remembering.

I guess its good to be able to see a threat already from far away. Gives a secure feeling. And control is beautiful. And i bet an albatross or a condor loves the view.

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It's vaguely touched on here, , but not fully explicated.

The old "le ancient steppes" meme (which although true, does get tired) has already been explained. Related to yet distinct from this is that human eyes have a much easier time scanning left-right than up-down (you have to actually move your head if you want a good look, by this point). I'm suggesting that a land animal's needs are more "2-D", while a sea or air animal's needs are more "3D", but this suggestion is open to criticism.

I'm interested if any marine biologists can comment on the morphology of fishy-eyes as opposed to other types of eyes. Which animals have binocular vision vs. those that don't, etc?

Humans evolved and spent the vast majority of our history in nature, it's what we're biologically drawn towards. An open field is inviting, if it's lush and green it's comforting. There's nothing biologically comforting about a cold, sterile domicile, cubicle, or office building.

Because nature is fractals, and fractals are our nature.

This.

>human top; cat bottom
Donno about the fish, but this is a comparison between what a cat and a human sees. Really puts things in perspective, doesn't it? I would wager that cats don't have much interest in landscapes.

jesus christ how horrible